TOKYO, Apr 23 (Pulse News Wire) – Note Inc. (5243.T) reported that its CEO, Masayasu Kato, sold shares of the company.
According to the filing, Kato sold 550,000 shares of Note Inc. stock on April 15, 2026, representing approximately 2.5% of the total outstanding shares of 19,335,800. The sale was executed through a securities firm via market transactions. The move comes amid recent capital tie-ups and third-party allotment increases aimed at fostering synergies within the company. However, these activities led to an increase in the holding ratio of certain shareholders, which reduced liquidity in the market relatively.
With future plans to transition to the Prime Market in mind, the transaction was designed to enhance the liquidity of Note Inc.'s shares and improve the float ratio. Kato assured that he remains committed to his role as a major shareholder and will continue to work towards long-term enterprise value enhancement. Additionally, Note Inc. confirmed that Kato agreed not to sell further ordinary shares of the company for two years post-sale execution. Following the transaction, Kato's shareholding decreased from 5,637,000 shares, accounting for 29.15% of the total outstanding shares pre-trade, to 5,087,000 shares, or 26.31%.
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